"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests." {Ephesians 6: 10-18}

"For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." {2 Corinthians 10:3-5}

"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." {John 16:33}

I will not forget who the enemy is.

I will not forget who the Victor is.

Jesus purchased our freedom with his life.

And I will go into battle on my knees

till those I love accept it.

**Please pray for my brother today. He is a young veteran of the war and has many scars to prove it. He is in the hospital right now.

I am praying right now! My heart goes out to you, your brother, and the rest of your family! This is a lovely post full of TRUTH! I stand with you, dear sister, in lifting your brother to the Lord and refusing to give the enemy a single inch!!

Consider your dear brother prayed for today, friend. I know your heart is burdened and very heavy---Remember that your Father in heaven is MORE THAN ABLE to carry any burden you carry. He can (and will) move all the mountains before you.